Update on State Shutdown

Even though Workers were paid for the shut down during Corzine and Federal workers have been paid during the budget shutdown, Chris Christie is refusing to pay anyone who was not an essential employee.

CWA has covered all legal bases— We have filed a Grievance and an Unfair Labor Practice already.

Both the Speaker of the Assembly and the Senate President are bringing the legislature back next week to vote on a bill that will require the Governor to pay us.

On Thursday, there will be demonstrations, a press event, and rallies throughout the state. Your Local will be in touch with you to let you know how to participate.

Human Resources gave people information as to how to file for unemployment. It is fine if you did, but only workers who lost 2 or 3 days have any chance of getting even a small amount of unemployment insurance. The real answer is to get everyone paid for the day— and that is what we are going to do.